Engelsk

dramatically

gb/dɹəmˈætɪkli/ us/dɹəmˈætɪkli/
B2 Engelsk
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adverb B2 quantity
1

by a large amount

A lot; very much.

Brugsmønster: [something] increases/decreases/changes [dramatically]
Typisk fejl:
Often confused with drastically; dramatically can mean a big change without implying extreme measures or harsh effects.
Synonymer
significantly (More neutral and common in formal writing; less vivid.) | sharply (Often suggests a steep change, especially up/down.) | substantially (More formal; emphasizes size rather than impact.)
Antonymer
slightly (Indicates only a small amount of change.) | marginally (Very small change, often in data or results.)
Ordforbindelser
increase dramatically |decrease dramatically |fall dramatically |rise dramatically |drop dramatically |improve dramatically |reduce dramatically |grow dramatically |change dramatically |decline dramatically
Temaer
daily_life |business |news |describing_change
Eksempler
  • Sales increased dramatically after the new product launch.
  • The number of errors dropped dramatically once the bug was fixed.
  • Her mood improved dramatically over the weekend.
Læringseksempler
  • My English got dramatically better this year.
  • Prices fell dramatically last month.
adverb B2 event
2

suddenly and strikingly

Suddenly and in an obvious way.

Brugsmønster: [something] changes/shift(s) [dramatically] (overnight/in minutes)
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use dramatically when they only mean quickly; it also suggests the change is noticeable or impressive.
Synonymer
suddenly (Focuses on speed, not necessarily impact.) | abruptly (Emphasizes suddenness, sometimes negative or unexpected.) | strikingly (Emphasizes how noticeable or impressive it is.)
Antonymer
gradually (Happening slowly over time.) | steadily (Changing slowly and consistently.)
Ordforbindelser
change dramatically overnight |shift dramatically |turn dramatically |alter dramatically |transform dramatically |the situation changed dramatically |conditions changed dramatically |the weather changed dramatically |events unfolded dramatically |the tone changed dramatically
Temaer
daily_life |news |weather |describing_change
Eksempler
  • The weather changed dramatically within an hour.
  • The conversation shifted dramatically when she mentioned the lawsuit.
  • The situation worsened dramatically after the power went out.
Læringseksempler
  • The plan changed dramatically after the meeting.
adverb C1 property
3

in a theatrical, emotional way

In a way that looks like acting; very emotional.

Brugsmønster: [someone] speak(s)/gesture(s)/react(s) [dramatically]
Typisk fejl:
Don’t use dramatically for normal emphasis (e.g., 'I dramatically like it'); it usually implies exaggeration or theatrical behavior.
Synonymer
theatrically (More direct: like an actor on stage.) | melodramatically (Suggests exaggerated emotion, often too much.) | grandly (Emphasizes a big, impressive style; less about emotion.)
Antonymer
calmly (Without strong emotion or performance.) | matter-of-factly (Plain and practical, without drama.)
Ordforbindelser
speak dramatically |pause dramatically |gesture dramatically |react dramatically |sigh dramatically |declare dramatically |announce dramatically |roll (one's) eyes dramatically |dramatically throw |dramatically turn away
Temaer
communication |emotions |entertainment
Eksempler
  • He sighed dramatically and walked out of the room.
  • She paused dramatically before revealing the winner.
  • The child reacted dramatically when the toy broke.
Læringseksempler
  • He spoke dramatically like an actor.
adverb C1 event
4

with a dramatic effect

In an exciting or surprising way.

Brugsmønster: [something] end(s)/unfold(s)/play(s) out [dramatically]
Typisk fejl:
This sense is about creating tension or surprise, not necessarily about a large numerical change.
Synonymer
spectacularly (Focuses on being impressive to watch.) | excitingly (Focuses on emotional excitement, less on surprise.) | sensationally (Often suggests attention-grabbing, sometimes media-driven.)
Antonymer
anticlimactically (Ending in a disappointing, not-exciting way.) | uneventfully (Without anything exciting happening.)
Ordforbindelser
end dramatically |unfold dramatically |play out dramatically |turn out dramatically |finish dramatically |escalate dramatically |climax dramatically |reveal dramatically |dramatically lit |dramatically framed
Temaer
entertainment |media |storytelling
Eksempler
  • The match ended dramatically with a goal in the final seconds.
  • The trial unfolded dramatically as new evidence appeared.
  • The film begins quietly but builds dramatically toward the end.
Læringseksempler
  • The story ended dramatically.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
dramatically
IPA
GB/dɹəmˈætɪkli/
US/dɹəmˈætɪkli/
Stavelser og tryk
dra - mat - ic - ally (4 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mat)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: dramatically
  • Plural: dramaticallies
Ordfamilie
Forms
dramaticallies noun
Core family
drama noun B1 dramatic adjective B1
Related words
dramatize verb dramatization noun
Negative and opposite forms
undramatic adjective undramatically adverb
Advanced or less common
dramatist noun C1 melodramatic adjective
Udtryk

change dramatically

1
/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ dɹəmˈætɪkli/
fixed phrase

change a lot, noticeably

To become very different.

Eksempler
  • Our plans changed dramatically after we heard the news.
  • The neighborhood has changed dramatically in the last ten years.
  • His attitude changed dramatically once he understood the problem.

dramatically different

1
/dɹəmˈætɪkli dˈɪfɹənt/
fixed phrase

very different from something

Not the same at all; very different.

Eksempler
  • The new version is dramatically different from the old one.
  • Her life looks dramatically different now that she works remotely.
  • The two proposals are dramatically different in cost and risk.

dramatically opposed

1
/dɹəmˈætɪkli əpˈoʊzd/
fixed phrase formal

strongly contrasting or conflicting

Very different and not agreeing.

Eksempler
  • Their views on immigration are dramatically opposed.
  • The company’s short-term goals are dramatically opposed to its stated mission.
  • The two witnesses offered dramatically opposed accounts of what happened.

rise dramatically

1
/ɹˈaɪz dɹəmˈætɪkli/
fixed phrase

increase quickly by a lot

To go up a lot.

Eksempler
  • House prices rose dramatically during the boom.
  • Temperatures rose dramatically by midday.
  • Costs can rise dramatically if you miss the deadline.

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